Rules 

• Drive Slowly in and out, you are driving on a Public Bridleway used by Walkers, Horses and Bikes.
• Stop at the Fishery office on arrival sign in.
• You must have a valid Enviromental Agency Rod Licence.(No Licence no fishing)
• No under 14yrs allowed onsite.
• 14yrs and over must be able to provide I.D when asked. 
• 14yrs to 18yrs fishing must be accompanied by a paid adult sharing a peg.
• Gates Open 8am Locked 6.00pm
• Viewing is by appointment only.

Fish Welfare  

• Do not strike to set the hook beyond reasonable force. 
• Padded mat or cradles must be used for unhooking
• Sacking of fish is permitted for weighing only. 
• No Keep nets. 
• You must have and use fish care antiseptic 
• Rods / Rigs must not be left unattended in the water. (E.A.Rules state you must not be more than 3 meters from your rods) Reel in, before leaving the peg.
• No Sleeping in Motor Homes / Vans when fishing

Tackle / Rigs

• Barbless hooks only
• No Mainline Braid
• Minimum 12lbs Mainline
• Minimum 12lb Hook link
• Minimum Hook Size 10
• No fixed lead Rigs
• Spombs must have a float attached
• Safety rigs must be used at all times
• Minimun 1 x 30 inch wide landing net per Angler (No Net Sharing)
• No Pole fishing or whips or Spinning
• A Leader or Tubing at a minimum of 12" inches must be used to prevent scales from being lifted while playing fish.With exception for float fishing.
• Controller float surface fishing is allowed.

Bait - Soft fresh is best​

• No Tiger Nuts
• No Bread
• No Bait Boats

Biosecurity

• Landing nets and unhooking mats, must be dipped on arrival in the disinfectant provided and again before leaving site.
• If anglers have handled fish, they should be advised to thoughly clean their hands with soap and water a disinfectant hand gel should be applied. 

Peg info

• 2 rods only per Angler if sharing the a peg.
• Choose a peg on arrival and stay on it for the duration of your booked session. No moving.
• No fouling in the woods.
• Please put your vehicle in the car parks after unloading.
• Fishery gates are locked from 6.15pm to 8am.
• No visiting guests allowed onsite.
• No takeway deliveries.
• No dogs.
• No Wading, No Swimming.
• No Heavy Drinking, No Weed Smoking, Drugs, Guns, Drones, Loud radios, Musical instruments, Petrol Generators
• BBQs Must be raised to prevent scorching and retain the ash. BBQ & Ashes must be taken away with you or put on the bonfire.
• Green / Camo bivvy only.
• Take all your Rubbish home.

​Advise

• Accidents must be recorded in the log book in the fishery office. 
• First aid kit is kept in the fishery office or call at the house or 999 
• Caution should be taken when net dipping in disinfectant, ask for assistance if unsure. You are responcible for your own personal protective equipment.
• Caution should be taken when walking around the fishery day & night, trip hazards are present e.g uneven ground, rabbit hole, bare roots and slippery surfaces.
• Caution should be taken when camping under trees - Falling branches.
• Fishing should stop when lightening is present. 
• Lake water is cold, the edges shallow but with steep holes, avoid falling in. Life rings are positioned around the lake to be used to save life. 

Legal

• It is a condition of payment that we reserve the right to seach your vehicle at anytime.
• It is a condition of payment that you have read all the rules on the website.
• Provide a fishing club or Character Reference, if ask for. 
• The removal, Killing, Eating or Transfer of any fish will mean a claim by the owners of Gweryd lakes for full compensation. 
• Neither the company nor its employees shall be responsible for the loss or damage to any of your property however caused.
• Anglers, guests or visitors are not entitled to make any claim against Gweryd Lakes or its employees of any sort, injury or theft.
• We reserve the right to cancel any booking at any time. 
• We reserve the right to alter rules, these terms at anytime with out prior notice.